NFL talkers are more interested in the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. Heck, even the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers look like better teams than Philadelphia.

But don't let the first half distract from the reality in Philadelphia: This team has enough talent and coaching to make a big run and change the narrative back to Super Bowl conversation by mid-January.

A difference-making player has arrived, and will be able to make plays in space. Tate may not be a burner, but he's the kind of run-after-the-catch star that can help Doug Pederson get the ball out of Carson Wentz's hands quickly.

YouTube

Health

The Eagles are getting healthy at the right time. Right tackle Lane Johnson is progressing from the MCL sprain suffered in London vs. the Jaguars, and could play vs. Dallas. Cornerbacks Jalen Mills and Sidney Jones don't seem too far away. Tim Jernigan is practicing. By December, this team could be close to whole.